Pat Orobko

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

75 years ago today, the Chuck Jones masterpiece Rabbit of Seville was released.

If you are of a certain age, chances are Bugs Bunny introduced you to opera.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“It’s one thing to know the process.
It’s another thing to be disciplined enough to be able to go execute it.
All of us want to go from A to Z.
Everybody wants Z.
Most people are not willing to do the work B through Y."

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@SeniorCards @ReginaRockies @ReidBeck2007 @StillYaBoyRhett Let’s go!!

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@RFeser @sondraa One in Regina about to open

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@softtail65 Long Time - Boston

[Don Winslow @donwinslow]

No one will EVER sound like this again.

BRIAN WILSON is 1 of the greatest writers+composers+arrangers in music history.

And if you don't love the Beach Boys, know that The Beatles acknowledge Pet Sounds as the greatest album of all time+an inspiration.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Too much screen time delays learning for children.

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@BenMulroney Reading

https://t.co/r7nqUZIBQi

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“We don't become you. You become us."

Great teams don’t adapt to individuals.
Individuals adapt to the standard.

The culture is built.
The standard is set.
You either buy in, or you don’t belong.

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

If your 16 YO athlete isn’t willing to wake up 15-min earlier to grab water, some protein and carbs for breakfast let alone put together some backpack snacks for their day they really don’t care about getting stronger or improving as an athlete.

You can’t earn that D1 scholarship with an attitude consistent with Intramural sports.

Seriously, if you have an almost 18 YO athlete under your roof who has a phone, spends > 4 hours/day social media, goes to specialized training, plays multiple sports that you spend thousands of dollars on annually they should absolutely be able to prioritize their nutrition and sleep.

Don’t be your kid’s friend, be their parent. Encourage them to pack snacks, build a routine that is centered around supporting the life they want to live.

Kids need routine, structure, discipline, and guidance. They will be glad they had a parent who encouraged them to eat well and recover smart.

There’s a lot of hard working athletes out there hungry to get better and will easily outperform those who have poor habits. Poor habits like staying up late, on phones for hours a day, skipping meals, drinking energy drinks, eating candy and chips as meals, and flat out showing up to training under-fueled giving 50% effort.

If you want your kid to be strong and successful, ask them to put down the phone. Help them plan out their meals and snacks for games and training, get to bed early and pack their water bottle. These are simple and basic things for GOOD health.

If you really want to be great you need to do the basics. If you can’t do the basics you really don’t care about being great.

No one accidentally shows up to the championship game or succeeds in life by accident. Discipline, structure, and life skills need to be taught early on in life! Too many kids lack the means to succeed.

It’s 2025 and it’s time to get these student athletes dialed! 📞

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@jsvenson43 @RKlewchuk Merry Christmas!

[The Principal’s Office @educator4ever36]

I’m reading “brain rules” by John Medina. It’s about 10 years old. It’s research based and quite good. He writes: “One of the greatest predictors of performance in school turns out to be the emotional stability of the home.” EVERY teacher already knows this, so why do you still blame them. Why are we even try to fix schools when we should be fixing homes?

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@mjohnson172 Also, we had a good run!

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@hammerbryan @mjohnson172 I would if I could!

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@mjohnson172 Agreed! Miss you guys!

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@mikehumenny Super Dave! 😂

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Bless the coaches who hold all kids accountable for grades, conduct & behavior. Never doubt that choosing discipline over a win is the right thing. It matters. That example says that regardless of how good a player is, he/she will be held to a very high standard. That’s powerful!

[Pat Orobko @PatOrobko]

@hbmorin

[Joshua Medcalf @JoshuaMedcalf]

Dear Parents,

The mountains you are trying to move for your kids are most likely the very mountains they need to climb in order to develop the grit and skills to survive and then thrive in the real world.

I know it’s hard, but let them struggle. Let them fail. Let them figure it out. They are stronger and more capable than you realize.